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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports on May 3, 1993

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across the United States on May 3, 1993 from May 3, 1993 through May 3, 1993, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  United States · May 3, 1993 · 1993–present Updated  Daily · last May 3, 1993

NWS Hail Reports on May 3, 1993

8 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 3, 1993
7:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Jefferson County · 212,089 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At 1920CST golf ball-size hail fell and a rotating wall cloud was seen three miles west of downtown Birmingham. At 1955CST golf ball-size hail fell at Hueytown.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1993
5:10 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At 1646CST dime-size hail fell at Danville. At 1710CST dime-size hail fell at Decatur. At 1720CST one inch-size hail fell in Decatur. At 1951CST dime-size hail fell at Somerville. At 2230CST heavy rains flooded numerous roads throughout the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1993
4:46 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Morgan County · 38,382 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At 1646CST dime-size hail fell at Danville. At 1710CST dime-size hail fell at Decatur. At 1720CST one inch-size hail fell in Decatur. At 1951CST dime-size hail fell at Somerville. At 2230CST heavy rains flooded numerous roads throughout the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
May 3, 1993
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Chilton County · 12,727 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball-size hail fell and a funnel cloud was sighted one mile north of Maplesville. Several houses were damaged and trees were uprooted in Maplesville.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
0.75″ hail
May 3, 1993
3:57 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At 1557CST dime-size hail fell at Red Bay. At 1638CST trees were blown down in the southeastern part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
May 3, 1993
3:15 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Adair County · 7,731 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local television station reported golf ball-size hail in southern Adair County.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Kirksville, MO
1.00″ hail
May 3, 1993
1:37 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At 1326CST a wall cloud was sighted in the Russellville vicinity. At 1337CST a tornado touched down in the same area and moved northeast about one half mile. One inch-size hail fell at about the same time.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, AL
1.75″ hail
May 3, 1993
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for May 3, 1993
Union County · 8,697 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Albany, MS
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

NWS Wind Reports on May 3, 1993

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UNK mph
May 3, 1993
11:15 PM CST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Franklin County · 16,100 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Estill Springs, TN
UNK mph
May 3, 1993
8:35 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Salt Lake County · 267,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, UT
UNK mph
May 3, 1993
8:30 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Weber County · 70,303 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A cold front moved into northwest Utah during the late afternoon and early evening hours. The cold front produced thunderstorms as it moved through the area. Some of these thunderstorms produced damaging winds and even a tornado. The high winds reduced visibilities due to blowing dust and salt. In Genola, the wind blew down a newly constructed fence, several trees, and tore a roof off a small barn. The high winds along the Wasatch Front downed many power lines. A microburst damaged a greenhouse in a nursery and garden center in Farr West. Debris from the greenhouse then flattened the shrubs and bedding plants inside. The owner estimated the damage at $30,000 to $40,000. Several houses close to this area also had some wind damage in their yards. One of these thunderstorms produced a tornado. Erda is five miles north of Tooele. The tornado first tore off the top of an electric pole then moved into a drive-in theater. It totally destroyed the movie screen. The tornado then tipped a mobile home over before it moved into an open field, and went back into the clouds. A few windows on the mobile home were broken. The movie screen was worth $50,000, and will have to be replaced. Many objects including a small camper shell, trash barrels, and a wood pile were only blown a short distance or not even disturbed. The mobile home was located behind a not so sturdy metal building. That building was not damaged. Trees surrounding a nearby house were also not damaged. This event was witnessed by a woman who lived next to the drive-in. The woman said, "That she saw the screen being twisted in a whirling motion".
NWS Wind Report Location: Farr West, UT
60 mph
May 3, 1993
8:30 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Salt Lake County · 267,522 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kearns, UT
62 mph
May 3, 1993
7:55 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Davis County · 89,491 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Layton, UT
69 mph
May 3, 1993
7:40 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stansbury Park, UT
62 mph
May 3, 1993
7:15 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Utah County · 130,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Genola, UT
64 mph
May 3, 1993
6:55 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Box Elder County · 15,899 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: NW Salt Lake City, UT
58 mph
May 3, 1993
6:55 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Box Elder County · 15,899 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakeside, UT
UNK mph
May 3, 1993
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Sumner County · 59,568 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Some trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: E White House, TN
UNK mph
May 3, 1993
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Williamson County · 73,715 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees were knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Hope, TN
UNK mph
May 3, 1993
7:05 PM CST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Cherokee County · 10,254 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down in the Leesburg vicinity.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, AL
UNK mph
May 3, 1993
6:00 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Bingham County · 13,198 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was blown across Groveland Road, 25 miles north of Pocatello.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, ID
UNK mph
May 3, 1993
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Davidson County · 173,052 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: W Davidson, TN
58 mph
May 3, 1993
5:54 PM MST
Wind report for May 3, 1993
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wendover, UT
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

NWS Tornado Reports on May 3, 1993

11 reports
F1 category
May 3, 1993
7:40 PM MST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Tooele County · 19,429 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Erda, UT
F0 category
May 3, 1993
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Troup County · 21,193 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado briefly touched down 10 miles southwest of La Grange in extreme southwestern Troup county near Georgia Highway 29 and West Point road. A few large trees were uprooted along the tornado path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW La Grange, GA
F2 category
May 3, 1993
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Tuscaloosa County · 62,512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in the Brookwood community and moved north to the town of Kellerman. In Brookwood, twenty-five houses, and ten to twelve mobile homes were damaged. Several homes were destroyed. The most serious injury was to a woman who tried to run from her airborne mobile home. Two other people received minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
May 3, 1993
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Cullman County · 27,562 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down about twelve miles southwest of Cullman and moved north about one mile. Several homes were completely destroyed and several others were heavily damaged. Golf ball-size hail fell in the same area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
May 3, 1993
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Madison County · 125,294 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1735CST a tornado moved north a short distance near the Huntsville airport. No damage was reported. At 1741CST dime-size hail fell along the western edge of Huntsville. At 1905CST dime-size hail fell and trees and power lines were blown down in the western part of the county. At 2115CST heavy rain caused several streets to be flooded in the same area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
May 3, 1993
4:23 PM MST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Jerome County · 7,148 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly near Milner Dam, 30 miles east of Twin Falls. A Jerome County Sheriff's Deputy reported a funnel cloud seven miles southeast of Jerome.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, ID
F1 category
May 3, 1993
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1635CST a tornado moved northeast through the town of Parrish destroying three houses, and causing major damage to nineteen more homes. Two mobile homes were destroyed. There were numerous trees blown down. Also at about the same time in the Townley vicinity numerous trees were uprooted by a tornado that also moved northeast a short distance. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
May 3, 1993
4:35 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Walker County · 19,327 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1635CST a tornado moved northeast through the town of Parrish destroying three houses, and causing major damage to nineteen more homes. Two mobile homes were destroyed. There were numerous trees blown down. Also at about the same time in the Townley vicinity numerous trees were uprooted by a tornado that also moved northeast a short distance. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
May 3, 1993
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Lauderdale County · 31,635 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1420CST a tornado moved northeast a short distance through Killen. Power lines were snapped and trees were blown down. At 1647CST trees and power lines were blown down two miles east of Florence. At 1742CST trees and power lines were blown down in Florence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F0 category
May 3, 1993
1:37 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Franklin County · 10,360 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1326CST a wall cloud was sighted in the Russellville vicinity. At 1337CST a tornado touched down in the same area and moved northeast about one half mile. One inch-size hail fell at about the same time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, AL
F1 category
May 3, 1993
12:58 PM CST
Tornado report for May 3, 1993
Pemiscot County · 5,619 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was first reported by county officials almost two miles south of Caruthersville at a local truck weigh station. Police officials followed the tornado as it struck two factories on the southern limit of Caruthersville producing extensive damage to buildings and cars. Damage was also done to houses on South Ward Ave with many trees and utility poles knocked down. No injuries were reported, however estimated damage was as high as $30,000. The tornado lifted, passing over the town of Caruthersville as a funnel and continued until 1430 CST, with no further touchdowns.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Caruthersville, MO
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many storm reports were recorded on May 3, 1993?

Our records show 8 hail, 34 wind, and 11 tornado reports on May 3, 1993, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 3, 1993.

What was the largest hail reported on May 3, 1993?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records on May 3, 1993 is 1.75″, reported near Chilton County, AL.

Some reports show UNK instead of a wind speed or tornado rating — what does that mean?

Wind reports come three ways: measured from an instrument, estimated from the damage observed, or UNK when no speed was recorded. Tornadoes show UNK until the National Weather Service finishes a damage survey and assigns an EF rating. UNK simply means that value was not available when the report was filed.

A report appeared near my home on May 3, 1993 — is my roof damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report shows that hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby, not that any specific home was hit. To find out whether your property was affected, check an address-level hail report, and if it looks significant, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection before scheduling roof work.

I am buying or selling a home — how do these on May 3, 1993 reports help?

If a storm passed through, a roof or exterior may have damage that is hard to see, or a recent repair may trace back to it. Buyers can ask better questions before closing, and sellers can document the home condition up front — both starting from the property address rather than a whole region.

How do I check what happened at a specific address on May 3, 1993?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events on May 3, 1993 across the United States, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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